Kristen Ziman

Since Kristen Ziman was a child, she wanted to be a police officer. She became a Cadet at age 17 and retired as the Aurora, Illinois Police Chief at 47. In her 30 year career in policing, she blazed trails: She was the first woman Lieutenant, first woman Commander, and eventually the first woman Chief in her department. She was also the Chief on watch during a mass shooting in her hometown of Aurora, IL.

She recently sat down with Mitch and John in Long Branch, NJ, sharing lessons she has learned and wisdom she has gained to change the culture of policing, prevent mass shootings and cultivate leadership in our communities and organizations.